Juvenile Justice Program Director

About the position

Eliot is in search of a Program Manager with 5 years experience working with youthful offenders. Our ideal candidate will be committed to the principles of Wraparound and practice within a Family Driven and Youth guided framework that embraces Family Voice and Choice. Eliot's juvenile justice programming includes a residential network for youth ages 13 to 21 who are court involved and need placement while awaiting return to court, assessment or longer term treatment. These highly structured, self-contained programs offer a comprehensive intervention for juvenile offenders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee every facet of the program's operation including educational, clinical, medical and residential according to the programs contract, DYS, DMH, DEEC and Eliot's policies and procedures.
• Commit to the principles of Wraparound and practice within a Family Driven and Youth guided framework that embraces Family Voice and Choice.
• Become trained in The Building Bridges, Trauma Informed Care and ARC (Attachment, Self Regulation and Competency) and use these models within all aspects of the work.
• Provide linkages to ongoing community treatment and support services, ranging from traditional services such as medication and individual therapy to less traditional services such as mentors, tutoring and transportation.
• Oversee fiscal management including petty cash and the program's annual budget.
• Conduct, ensure and monitor supervision, evaluation and professional development of staff.
• Facilitate and attend administrative, staff, shift change, treatment, agency, department and divisional meetings.
• Serve as a member of the on-call rotation.
• Hire, counsel, discipline and discharge staff in assigned departments subject to the approval of the Vice President of Human Resources.

Requirements

• 5 years experience working with youthful offenders.
• Commitment to the principles of Wraparound and practice within a Family Driven and Youth guided framework.